3) Gordon’s Sloe Gin, £14 (70cl)

If you are looking for something that’s a good all rounder or mixer, Gordon’s is perfect with one 70cl bottle costing a mere £14 at Tesco. Buy it here.

4) Sipsmith Sloe Gin, £24 (50cl)

If you are looking for a ‘limited edition’ sloe gin, Sipsmith has the answer with ‘warm stewed berry notes’ offset with ‘delicate tartness’. Buy it here.

5) Plymouth Sloe Gin, £22 (70cl)

Plymouth Sloe Gin is all about high strength flavours using Dartmoor water. Buy it here

6) Mother’s Ruin, £14.50 (200ml)

It might be a bit of a gimmick but Mother’s Ruin is perfect as a gift this Christmas. Drink neat or add to champagne as an alternative to cassis. Buy it here

7) Monkey 47, £35.89 (50cl)

If you like posh black forest sloes macerated for three months, it’s all about the Monkey 47. The tipple has a peppery tang to the flavour and is basically the drink of the winter gods (if you can afford its hefty price tag). Buy it here